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Friday, October 25, 2013

Last fall I was all about the pumpkin spice bread. This fall? I'll take a bit more chocolate. These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are really good, easier for kids to eat & just "grab 'n go" But I'm not sure if it's even the cookies themselves, but something about fall finally here (which I've also equated with the baby's due date), and being in a toasty warm house while it's cool & crisp outside with the warm, festive scent of pumpkin spice baking in the oven.

Or maybe it is just the cookies.

This recipe yields a ton, about 3 dozen cookies or more depending on how big you make each, and although I think usually most homemade cookies taste best right out of the oven, these lil cooks might taste even better the next day. So there's plenty to share & be sure save some for tomorrow :)

4. Transfer all the "wet" ingredients into the "dry" ingredients and mix well.
5. Add in the chocolate chips & now we're talkin' (with our mouths full of cookie dough, of course).

6. Scoop out your cookies and place on baking sheet. I used an ice cream scoop & dropped dough balls on the sheet in about 1" chunks and pressed down on the tops a little. They look like they're gonna be teeny but they puff up quite a bit. Plus, smaller cookies have less calories so you can eat more. Duh.
7. Throw these bad boys in the oven & bake until the bottoms just start to get golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.
8. Enjoy!

Monday, October 14, 2013

Happy Monday & Happy Columbus Day! (& hopefully a day off for most of you ;)) Today I'm posting about an awesome, awesome kids', babies', & mama's & papa's clothing company, Boden. Today was Landon's first school picture day and he rocked this really cute chunky sweater for the big day. This sweater is not only adorable but really great quality, made out of a wool yarn so it's super warm, and I'm also impressed with the fact that it's not itchy at all, and even a little stretchy so it's sure to also fit him next winter. Any other boy moms out there knows how difficult it is to find cute boys clothes so I know you're going to love Boden. A few other little boys items I absolutely love are: this striped anorak jacket, this laundered shirt, this hat & scarf set (& why is it you can't find scarves for little kids anywhere?) & I also love this adorable sock set (note to self: cute stocking stuffer)

I also picked out an itsy bitsy baby girl item and will publish another review post when she's here & ready to wear it, but I went with this adorable quilted all-in-one piece so she can stay nice & toasty warm for all our excursions this winter. I'm in love with the inner lining elephant & balloon print and the softness of the material, and I just can't wait until she can wear it. I'm also swooning over this little cord dress - obsessed. There are so many other amazing articles of clothing for little ones and also some super sharp women's & men's clothing as well so I definitely encourage you to check out this hidden British clothing company gem as you are looking for some cute new winter clothes and doing your Christmas shopping. AND from now through October 27, you can use promo code "K155" for 15% off your next order at Boden.com plus free shipping. Happy shopping! :)

Monday, October 7, 2013

If any of you know me, you'll know I already eat some pretty strange combinations of food, regardless of being preggers or not. I will say this pregnancy my food cravings have been a LOT less severe & much more healthy than when I was preggers with L -- First Trimester I mainly craved a lot of fresh fruits & vegetables and Second & Third Trimester I developed more of a sweet tooth. I just went through my phone and found a few pics I took of some of my favorite food concoctions during the past 8 months & thought I'd share so I can free up some photo space on my phone

Ramen noodles - but in lieu of the high sodium flavor packet I used chicken broth and added in corn, peas, & fresh grated ginger.

Making the best salads EVER. Baby spinach leaves and/or arugula, grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red onion, green pepper, corn, mushrooms, drizzled with evoo & balsamic vinegar. Optional tortilla strips, & optional blue cheese crumbles or feta in lieu of mozzarella. Been eating this for lunch almost every day with variations, so good & packed with tons of good nutrients for little one.